I enjoy learning things of many kinds. Here is an outline of my ongoing formal university education, which for me continues to be one good way to learn things.

Columbia University, Master of Science in Computer Science, 2003. New York, NY, US. Concentrations in Artificial Intelligence and Web Technologies. Additional courses in Finance. Awarded prestigious MSTA position and taught courses at Columbia. 3.6/4.0 overall GPA.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Summa Cum Laude Dual-Bachelor of Science in Philosophy and Computer Science, 1999. Troy, NY, US. Additional courses in Digital Media and Web Technologies. 3.9/4.0 overall GPA. Completed both majors in 3 years total instead of the 4+ par for that program. Multiple distinctive awards and honors.

New York Film Academy (Hollywood, California Campus), Certificate in Digital Filmmaking, 2003. Hollywood, CA, US. My final film was selected and shown at several film festivals around the US and Europe, and was nominated for multiple awards. It was also screened at Universal Studios, Hollywood. I am listed on IMDB.

New York University, Several independent classes at Tisch and SCPS, 2003-Present. New York, NY, US. Courses in Arabic, International Relations, Cinema Studies, and Photography. 4.0/4.0 GPA.

Gotham Writers' Workshop, Program in Screenwriting, 2003. New York, NY, US.